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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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